Historic Bemis, Tennessee
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
(December 1991)
A cotton mill town constructed in 1900
“Where Industry and Friendliness Blend Into Progress”
Located off Highway 45 South, Jackson, Tennessee 38301
Home of the Bemis Mill Village Museum
(formerly the Bemis Auditorium)
An Official Project of Save America’s Treasures
2 North Missouri Street, Jackson, Tennessee 38301
PO Box 9266, Jackson, TN 38314-9266
Please call to schedule a museum tour
or to ask questions about the museum.
731-571-5435 J. Jackson
731-225-0634 D. Mayo
731-225-6938 K. Williams
731-427-2609 A. Roark
731-499-2229 R. Gaugh
Photo by Bill Hollamon
2019
Bemis Historical Society Awarded $19,080 for Museum Improvements
The Tennessee General Assembly has allocated $5 million in its 2024-2025 fiscal year budget to support capital maintenance and improvements for museums across the state. Administered through the Tennessee State Museum, this funding is directed at nonprofit 501(c)(3) museums and is aimed at preserving Tennessee’s historical treasures for future generations.
The Bemis Historical Society is thrilled to announce that it has received $19,080 from these funds for essential repairs and enhancements to the Bemis Mill Village Museum, located at 2 North Missouri Street in Jackson. Built in 1922, the museum serves as a cornerstone of local history, showcasing the legacy of Bemis Mill Village, a cotton-mill town established in 1900. The planned improvements are expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.
In addition to these exciting developments, the Society is gearing up for Bemis Heritage Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. This annual celebration will mark the 125th anniversary of Bemis Mill Village and promises a day full of festivities, including cake and ice cream, a parade, games, and more.
Join us in commemorating this milestone and supporting the preservation of Bemis’ rich history! For more information about the Bemis Historical Society, the museum, or upcoming events, please contact Joel Jackson at (731) 571-5435
BEMIS HERITAGE DAY 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
BEMIS HERITAGE DAY 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
BEMIS HERITAGE DAY 2023
Bemis Heritage Day was celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Bemis Mill Village Museum which was built in 1921-1922 as the Bemis Auditorium located at 2 North Missouri Street in Jackson, TN. Museum doors opened at 10:00 a.m. with free admission. Friends enjoyed visiting and enjoyed a barbecue plate for $10 (including soft drink) under the tent on the front lawn from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Bobby McAlexander displayed his ceramic replica of the 1958-1972 Chat ‘N Chew including figures of friends. The Bemis Boogie Blues Band with Clint Blackwell, Tony McCaslin, and Bobby Cleary entertained with live music. Jackson-Madison Chapter, NSDAR, and Pinson Mounds Society, N.S.C.A.R., distributed patches to our US veterans on Armed Forces Day. Tommy Dean shared memories of the good old days with Bemis youth baseball. Bemis Historical Society enjoyed sharing their Bemis heritage.
BEMIS HERITAGE DAY 2022
Bemis Heritage Day was held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Bemis Mill Village Museum which was built in 1921-1922 as the Bemis Auditorium. We celebrated the centennial anniversary of this beautiful building located at 2 North Missouri Street in Jackson, TN (formerly Bemis, TN) and the bicentennial anniversary of Jackson and Madison County.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Like our Facebook page: The Bemis Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Bemis-Museum-149237151757283/
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Bemis Historical Society meets the third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Bemis Mill Village Museum (February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2026
Chairman, Joel Jackson
Vice Chairman, David Mayo
Secretary, Robert Gaugh
Treasurer, Anita Roark
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual dues are $25 for an individual or family membership.
Please continue to support the projects
of the Bemis Historical Society by forwarding dues to:
Bemis Historical Society
PO Box 9266
Jackson, TN 38314-9266
BEMIS MILL MEMORIAL PARK
Ribbon Cutting – May 18, 2019
BHS Chairman Joel Jackson & Councilwoman Vicky Mayo Foote
Bemis Mill Memorial Park – May 18, 2019
City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist & BHS Chairman Joel Jackson
Proclamation by City of Jackson, TN Mayor Jerry Gist
City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist – Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting by City of Jackson, TN Mayor Jerry Gist
